[New Version] SMALLRIG BMPCC 4K & 6K Cage for Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K & 6K w/Cold Shoe, NATO Rail – 2203

  We'll be looking at one of the most popular accessories for the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 5k, which I believe is the Smallrig Cage 2203, as well as other accessories and how you can build your own rig. br>br>So, starting with the cage itself, it's really well made out of strong material, it's one of the larger cages compared to smaller mirrorless options, and you can see mounting holes all over it. We'll go over each side one by one, and then we'll discuss the cage's drawbacks. br>br>The cage is secured to your camera with two quarter-inch allen screws, one on top, and a small piece that fits into the BMPCC4k's bottom mounting hole. We also have a rubberized base at the bottom of the cage, which when combined, provides a very solid foundation for the cage. After securing extremely heavy accessories all around the cage, there is no wiggle or movement. br>br>Rightbr>So, starting with the right side, the cage nicely wraps around the grip of the camera, and we have 5 quarter inch mounting holes as well as one rosette mount, which is probably designed to fit their wooden handle on the side, we also have complete access to our media cards, and on the top and bottom, they have mounting holes for the camera straps, and as you can see, the cage somehow covers the strap mounts but I'll tabbing them out br>br>LEFTbr>On the left side, I've removed the flaps that came with the camera because I'm pretty much using all of these at the same time and it's really difficult to handle the flaps after a while; so if you're not going to be taking your camera out in a lot of dust, it's just better to remove them. There are a few mounting holes on the left for their cold shoe adapter, and the rest are mostly "3/8 or 14" in size. We also have one nato rail here, which you can use to attach any accessory or even this plate with a nato lock plate on the side. Really useful if you want to switch to smaller setups/br>br>Bottombr>In the bottom, there's a place where you can access your battery compartment, and we have one allen wrench magnetically attached to the cage so that if one of these screws comes loose, you can tighten it back up with this. I still recommend keeping the allen wrench set on hand because it may become blocked once the tripod plate is installed, but it is there and comes with the camera. There is also a fan space, as well as a couple of holes in the front for attaching lens supports, which are sold separately. Also, the bottom of the gimbal has mounting holes all over it, so you can use this to slightly offset your camera to balance it on the gimbal. br>br>Topbr>Last but not least, let's look at the top. First, we have the nato rail, which can be used to attach any accessory, most likely the top handle. Because we've already covered all of the other sides with this camera, getting a top handle to lift it out of the way while moving is a no-brainer.

Karla Wilson

| Dec 03, 2021

SmallRig's equipment has always been of high quality and will continue to be so in the future. br>br>In this case, it's not a SmallRig failure; the Pocket 4k is just slightly too wide to mount when mounted on a Zhiyun Crane 3 Lab. br>br>If you have a Crane 3 Lab, a 1/2 cage might be a good option. Cages that are completely full will be far too large.

Omar Petersen

| Nov 19, 2021

The perfect solution for using the BMPCC 4k with the DJI Ronin S and a variety of other essential accessories, such as an external battery, a microphone, and so on. br>br>The balance is at the maximum limit provided by the Ronin S, and I almost had to add a counterweight to the right side of the camera, but it wasn't necessary.

Aubriella Archer

| Sep 27, 2021

First and foremost, if you're wondering if you can get a cage for the BMPCC 4k, the answer is 100% YES. To take advantage of this camera's incredible specs, you'll need to rig it up. Regardless, this cage does exactly what a cage should do - it keeps your belongings safe. Multiple screw mounts and cold shoes allow for dozens of accessory configurations while still allowing access to the camera's essential ports. Do you want to fully rig the camera for professional shoots? Done! Are you looking for a low-profile look that will still fit in your camera bag? Done! br>There's a teeny-tiny bit (maybe 2-percentage point) of it. On the x-axis, there are three degrees of play between the camera body and the cage. The axis is moving from side to side. However, this will have no bearing on your shooting style. The cage's metal construction is sturdy, and it should protect the majority of the camera's body if it is dropped. The cage's only minor flaw is that it lacks as many mounting points as it could, but that's a minor criticism. br>Don't be hesitant to try it; the price is reasonable and the quality is unquestionable.

Enzo Ochoa

| May 23, 2021

It was nice in some ways, useful in others, and imperative in still others. I considered a more expensive brand, but in the end, I went with this one because of the form factor and mounting points. Cages aren't always designed for handheld camera handling, but they do make a huge difference. And, in my opinion, this is *the* way to do it if you want to mount the BMPCC4K to a gimbal. (The camera's anti-shake system isn't the best. ) This solves all of those issues. ) I wish they'd make a stylish T5 adapter for this. Everything would be ideal.

Canaan Harris

| Jul 19, 2021

This cage's own L wrench is magnetized to keep it in place, which I really like. When you're out and about and don't have access to your tools, this is extremely useful. It's simple to put together and long-lasting. There's plenty of room for improvement, and I like how the cage contributes to the camera's overall feel. It's almost as if the camera is getting a better grip. The only con I see with the cage is that it does protect the camera 100% some area stick out more than other or flushed around the edges. By no means is this a deal breaker. This is a great purchase.

Ridge Leach

| Dec 27, 2020

I bought it as a cheap way to protect my BMPCC4K while I awaited the Tilta. But the moment I put it on the camera, I fell in love with it. It's lightweight, has NATO rails for my old small rig handles, and makes holding the Pocket much easier. It may sound silly, but I find the BMPCC4k to be a little unwieldy. The design did not appeal to me. The cage, on the other hand, adds a small lip to both sides of the camera, which appears to balance it out. br>It's very inexpensive (price) in comparison to the others, fits well, appears to be strong, has a lot of mounting points, and fits seamlessly into the Smallrig ecosystem. br>This is the first camera cage I've purchased and permanently installed on my camera.

Lyric Douglas

| Jan 23, 2021